Convention of the IFAR Association Members in Zhuhai
On 8-12 November, 2014 near the town of Zhuhai in south-eastern China, the fourth meeting of the members of the IFAR (International Forum for Aviation Research) Association was took place, during which several meetings and visits were held. The Institute of Aviation also had a strong presence at the event. The priority points on the […]
Certificate of Appreciation for the Warsaw Technology Days
The Institute of Aviation received the Technology Ambassador Certificate in recognition of the help, active participation and co-organization of the 4th Warsaw Technology Days – “Warsaw – technology yesterday, today and tomorrow”. The Certificate of Appreciation received also Director of the Institute of Aviation – Prof. Witold Wiśniowski and PhD. Eng. Wiesław Krzymień for their […]
Space 2015 competitions under the Horizon 2020
The European Commission announced four competitions in the space sector under the Horizon 2020 Programme. Due to the announced competitions there was planned the Info Day which will take place in Warsaw on 25th November 2014. The submission session is now available for: H2020-PROTEC-2015: PROTECTION OF EUROPEAN ASSETS IN AND FROM SPACE-2015-LEIT SPACE H2020-EO-2015: EARTH […]
PhD thesis defense of M.Sc. Eng. Włodzimierz Gnarowski
The Institute of Aviation informs that on 17 November 2014 at 2.p.m. at the Institute of Aviation on Aleja Krakowska 110/114, in the auditorium located in X3 building will held the PhD thesis defense of MSc. Eng. Włodzimierz Gnarowski – “Method for improving the maneuverability of a top-wing monoplane”.
The doctorate thesis of M.Sc. Eng Włodzimierz Gnarowski – second review
The Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation informs that on 3rd November 2014 it received the review of Prof. Assoc. Eng. Aleksander Olejnik on doctorate thesis of M.Sc. Eng. Włodzimierz Gnarowski: “Method for improving the maneuverability of a top-wing monoplane”.
Conference on biofuels
On 29th October 2014 the Association National Chamber of Alternative Fuels organized a conference on changes in the law and their effects on biofuels. The conference was opened by the Chairman, Henryk Zamojski, who presented changes in the law enabling the production of liquid biohydrocarbons. During the conference were discussed mainly biofuels used in transport, […]
Rockets tests
On Saturday, 25th October at the military training area near Toruń, took place rockets tests carried out by the Missile Section of the Student Astronautical Circle. Two constructions were tested: A2 and H1. The first was fired two-stage rocket (A2), which belongs to test missiles. Students were keen on testing a new on-board computer, obtaining […]
Prof. Stefan Szczeciński has died
With a deep regret we announce the death of Prof. Assoc. Eng. Stefan Szczeciński – a member of the Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation, a long-term employee of the Propulsion Department at the Institute of Aviation. Professor Szczeciński died tonight. Professor Stefan Szczeciński was born in 1927. He got his first degree in […]
Aviation Book Festival 2014
From 16 till 26th October 2014 in Museum of Technology in Warsaw will take place the Aviation Book Festival. It will be a chance to familiarize yourself with the wide range of books published by the Scientific Publishers of the Institute of Aviation and to meet special guests. At the stand of the Scientific Publishers […]
Visit of students from the Vocational Schools Complex in Koronowo
On 17-18th October in the vocational classes at the Institute of Aviation participated the group of students and teachers from the Gen. Stanisław Maczek Vocational Schools Complex in Koronowo. The visit was organized within the project: “Practical school 2”, no POKL,09.02.00-04-017/13. Young people had the opportunity to become acquainted with the profile and research activities […]
I Run of the Institute of Aviation
Sunny weather, excellent moods and the first records – I Run of the Institute of Aviation is behind us! On 19th October 2014, on Sunday, for the first time the Institute of Aviation organized the run on a distance of 5 km. The event gathered many aviation and running enthusiasts – a total of 400 […]
The doctorate thesis of M.Sc. Eng Włodzimierz Gnarowski – first review
The Scientific Council of the Institute of Aviation informs that on 21st October 2014 it received the review of Prof. Assoc. Eng. Jerzy Lewitowicz on doctorate thesis of M.sc. Eng. Włodzimierz Gnarowski: “Method for improving the maneuverability of a top-wing monoplane”.
The XI Interacademic Engineering Aviation Workshops
On 25-29 September 2014 took place the XI Interacademic Engineering Aviation Workshops organized by the Association of Young Aviation Engineers. As every year the workshops’ attendees were hosted by the Academic Center for Glider in Bezmiechowa. The IEAW 2014 was attended by over 50 people. The following universities were represented: Warsaw University of Technology, Poznań […]
Invitation for the conference “Poland in space yesterday, today and tomorrow”
We invite you to participate in a conference organized jointly by the Foundation for the Support of Polish Astronautics and the Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences – “Poland in space yesterday, today and tomorrow”, which will take place on 13-14th November 2014 at the Nicolaus Copernicus Astronomical Center of the Polish […]
Scientific conference „Safety on land, sea and air”
On 10th October 2014 at the Science and Research Centre for Fire Protection named Józef Tuliszkowski situated in Józefów near Warsaw took place a conference “ Safety on land, sea and air in the XXI century“ which was aimed at the interdisciplinary safety issues. The conference organizers were: Science and Research Centre for Fire Protection […]
The 1st Run of the Institute of Aviation
On 19th October 2014, for the first time on the premises of the Institute of Aviation will be held an open run on a distance of 5 km. The winner will be awarded with the Cup of the Director of the Institute of Aviation. Engineering Design Center is the initiator of the event. The runners […]
Seminar of Vladimir Kasianov
On 9th October was held a seminar of Wladimir Kasianov – “The principle of maximum entropy in problems of subjective active safety systems”. The lecturer is a professor of the National Aviation University in Ukraine. The summary of today’s presentation of Wladimir Kasianov: In subjective analysis we encounter a problem of evaluation of an individual-subject […]
II edition of the Competition for the Prize named Prof. Jan Czochralski
The competition is aimed to promote the outstanding achievements of Professor Jan Czochralski and graduates of the first, second and third degrees, who have presented their Bachelor, Master and doctoral theses in the field of scientific and technical activities of Professor Jan Czochralski as well as other scientists carrying out the research works in this […]
Signing of the Diversity Charter
On 8th October, the Institute of Aviation and General Electric Company Polska became signatories of the Diversity Charter. The document was signed by: Professor Witold Wiśniowski – Director of the Institute of Aviation and Magdalena Nizik – Chairman of the Management Board of General Electric Company Polska. The initiator of the Diversity Charter in Poland […]
Institute of Aviation in Polish Aviation Club
On 3rd October 2014 the Institute of Aviation become officially a member of the Polish Aviation Club. The Polish Aviation Club is a discussion platform for information and opinion exchange as well as for promotion of aviation topics. Due to the membership in the Polish Aviation Club, the Institute of Aviation will be entitled to […]
Institute of Aviation at Night
This year’s event is canceled. The next edition is planned for 16th October 2015.
Safety Management System Workshop
On 6th November 2014 at the Institute of Aviation will take place the workshop: “SMS – risk evaluation, risk assessment and planning the activites (lectures, presentations, exercises)”. The organizer is DZ-Consulting company. The workshop will cover the following topics: – a short presentation of the methodical basis of the identification and evaluation of the risk, […]
Social Space Contest
Meeting the expectations of the Engineering Design Center employees the Institute of Aviation announces a competition for the development of building design in the system of modular construction with the arrangement of relaxation space dedicated to meetings and leisure. The new space is intended to be a relaxation place for engineers after working hours, alternative […]
Polish Masters of Business Award for the Institute of Aviation
Institute of Aviation has been awarded with 2. prize in the Polish Masters of Business Contest organized by the Harvard Business Review Poland and Forbes in cooperation with Bisnode business information company. The award is a sign of recognition for the accomplishments of the Institute of Aviation in business. The prizes were awarded on 26th […]
Institute of Aviation in RAI3 TV Program
On 16th September the Institute of Aviation hosted the guests from Italian television program RAI3. Journalists visited the aerodynamic tunnel and the Center of Innovative Aeronautical and Space Technologies. The program presented the use of EU funds by Poland. The relation from the visit was aired on 28th September in “Presa diretta” TV show in […]
American interns at the Institute of Aviation
The Institute of Aviation is host the next group of American students from the Ohio State University. From 11th September till 7th December 2014 on a scientific internship will be staying with us: Joan Yuyoung Lee, Matthew Arnott oraz Michael Daniel Strauch. During an internship students will take part in the following projects: 1. Modernization […]
The 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO In Kielce
From 1st till 4th September the 23rd International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO in Kielce took place. The Institute of Aviation marked its presence by presenting the unmanned robot-helicopter ILX-27, which was developed within the consortium of the Air Force Institute of Technology and Military Aviation Works no. 1 in Łódź. The Institute of Aviation presented […]
Product information about ILX-27
We are pleased to inform that on the website of the Institute of Aviation a new subsite devoted to ILX-27 was established. It contains information on the performance, variants, military and also civil applications of the unmanned helicopter-robot. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with detailed information on the website.
First flight of ILX-32
Unmanned airplane ILX-32 flew for the first time on August 28th 2014 at the airfield Grądy near Ostrowia Mazowiecka. ILX-32 is a flying demonstrator of a new concept of an airplane in the joined wing configuration. The flight crew consisted of MSc eng. Jarosław Hajduk (Remote Control) and MSc eng. Bartosz Gawełda (Ground Control Station […]
Polish Aviation Day
On the occasion of the Polish Aviation Day that falls on 28th August we wish all pilots and aviation lovers high flights and as many take-offs as landings and beautiful weather on each day of the year. Polish Aviation Day was established to commemorate the victory of Captain. pil. Franciszek Żwirko and Eng. pil. Stanisław […]
Julian Bojanowski has died
With great sadness we announce the passing of Associate Professor Julian Bojanowski – a test pilot in the Institute of Aviation, a co-founder of the Aviation Section of Cracow University of Technology in 1945. He died at the age of 92. Mourning Holy Mass by the Deceased will be celebrated on Thursday, August 28, 2014 […]
Information for authors – MINIB
Authors who want to present their papers at the Forum are kindly requested to submit their abstracts in English (max. 400 words) as soon as possible, however, no later than by 29 August 2014. Authors shall be notified of the acceptance of their abstract by 19 September 2014. The deadline for submissions of presentation which […]
Jerzy Zięborak awarded with the Medal of The University of Warsaw
In recognition of the special contribution, Senate of the University of Warsaw awarded Dr Eng Jerzy Zięborak with Medal of University of Warsaw. Mr Zięborak was awarded for his outstanding contributions to the university and the entire academic community. Previously, among the awarded with the medal were: Pope John Paul II, a former Polish Prime […]
70. Anniversary of Warsaw Uprising
On 1st August, 2014 Poland marks the 70. anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. On this day let us remember about pilots who helped the insurgents risking their lives. We encourage you to visit the memorial places in Warsaw and surrounding towns. 1. Commemorative plate of British Liberator EW 264 aircraft of 178 Bomber Squadron RAF, […]
Flight 44
Dear Friends, On 1st August 2014 we commemorate the 70th anniversary of Warsaw Uprising. We want to thank to all the brave pilots, navigators and other crew members from Australia, Canada, Great Britain, Republic of South Africa and the United States who 70 years ago risked – and also gave – their lives making discharges […]
An-2 airplane at the Institute of Aviation
On Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Institute of Aviation appeared An-2 SP-ZET aircraft belonging to the WSK PZL Kalisz S.A. The presence of the machine is connected with the modification of the fuel model.
The XXII Exchange Inventions Prize
Institute of Aviation was awarded for the international inventions achievements in 2014. The prize and diploma signed by Minister of Science and Higher Education were given to Grzegorz Rarata, Ph.D., Paweł Surmacz, Msc. Eng. and Wojciech Florczuk, Msc. Eng. for the development of the innovation: “The method of obtaining hydrogen peroxide especially HTP class for […]
Polish Space Agency
The Parliament passed a law on the establishment of the Polish Space Agency. The aim of the new institution is to help get money from the European Space Agency, as well as to facilitate a cooperation between science and business. Polish Space Agency (POLSA) will coordinate the activities of the sector, which today are scattered […]
Rear Admiral Xawery Czernicki Grand Prix for unmanned helicopter ILX-27
During the 13th BALT-MILITARY-EXPO in Gdańsk the unmanned helicopter ILX-27 was awarded with the “Rear Admiral Xawery Czernicki” Grand Prix. The project of ILX-27 is developed jointly in a consortium composed of the Institute of Aviation, Air Force Institute of Technology and Military Aviation Works no 1. At the fair was presented the version of […]